This is a permanent visa for people who have lived in regional Australia. For at least two years. This is the second stage visa giving permanent residence to holders of Skilled Regional Provisional visas such as:

Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)

Skilled Regional visa (subclass 475, 487)*

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 495)*

Skilled Designated Area visa (subclass 496)*

* This type of visa has been permanently closed to new applications.

To be able to apply for this visa, you also need to meet following requirements:

You have lived for at least two years in a specified regional area of Australia

You or your partner have worked full time for 12 months in a specified regional area of Australia

You must be in Australia when you apply for this visa and when the visa is granted.

You and other dependent applicants included in your application must meet health and character requirements.

To apply for this visa, there is no requirement to obtain a sponsorship by an Australian relative or nomination by a state or territory government.

Benefits of this visa:

Allow you live, work and study in Australia indefinitely.

Allow you enrol in Medicare, Australia’s scheme for health-related care and expenses

Allow you to apply for Australian citizenship after 4years living in Australia

Allow you to travel to and from Australia for five years from the date the visa is granted – after that time you will need another visa to enter Australia.

Allow you to sponsor eligible relatives to immigrate to Australia.

Our Professional services for you:

Fully assess your eligibility for this particular visa and advise the most appropriate visa for you.

Provide advice and assistance relating the required documents to support your application.

Lodgement and processing of your application/s on your and your employer behalf in all processing bodies

If you need professional assistance or have questions please contact us.